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Another week of King of the Court and there’s plenty to get into.

Tyler and Jimmy preview the MLP semifinals and finals in Central Park, including Brooklyn vs. New Jersey, Dallas vs. St. Louis, DreamBreaker possibilities, and Jimmy making a VERY confident prediction about who will win the championship.

Then we get into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes issues in professional pickleball: partnerships. Why are players constantly dropping partners? When is it justified? Does loyalty still matter? And should the PPA implement a 30-day rule preventing last-minute partner changes?

We also discuss the APP defaulting a team over mismatched uniforms, the new Tesla x Selkirk paddle, some surprising World Pickleball Rankings, and Nick Kyrgios' recent suspension and Stack's decision to stand behind him.

00:00 – Jimmy's Undershirt Debate
00:49 – Welcome to King of the Court
01:35 – The Football Team That Refused to Play
03:13 – Football Brawl & Scott Steiner Connection
04:01 – Pickler Universe
05:32 – Dominator
06:17 – Montis Pickleball
07:52 – Jimmy's Pickleball Comeback & "Kill List"
10:49 – MLP New York Preview
12:13 – Jackie Kawamoto Gets Engaged
13:58 – Brooklyn vs. New Jersey Predictions
16:12 – Jimmy Predicts a Brooklyn Upset
16:51 – Dallas vs. St. Louis Predictions
18:16 – Who Wins the MLP Championship?
19:12 – MLP Takes Over Central Park
20:39 – APP Defaults a Team Over Their Uniforms
23:54 – Tesla x Selkirk's New Paddle
26:20 – Pro Pickleball's Partnership Problem
28:02 – Is Loyalty Dead in Pro Pickleball?
29:39 – When Is Dropping a Partner Justified?
31:04 – Should There Be a 30-Day Rule?
33:44 – PPA's New Qualification Rules
34:31 – The World Pickleball Rankings Get Weird
36:59 – Can Players Game the Ranking System?
39:35 – Grayson Goldin Wins in Malaysia
40:22 – Pickleball Nationals Preview
41:04 – KOTC Live Podcast at Nationals
41:47 – Club Pickleball Mastermind
43:09 – Jimmy's Barefoot Lawn-Mowing Advice
43:47 – Nick Kyrgios' Cocaine Suspension
45:46 – Why Stack Stood Behind Kyrgios
48:12 – The Hypocrisy Controversy
49:31 – Final Thoughts on Kyrgios
50:15 – Wrapping Up

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The MLP playoffs delivered some major surprises, and we're breaking down everything that happened in Newport.

The Dallas Flash pulled off a massive upset over Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops after looking like their season was falling apart just a few months ago. We break down how Dallas turned things around, J.W. Johnson's incredible run of form, LA's DreamBreaker decisions, and whether Ben Johns actually "quit" or Dallas simply outplayed them.

We also break down Brooklyn's win over Columbus, Jackie Kawamoto's clutch performance, the Shock continuing to dominate, New Jersey surviving Palm Beach, and our predictions for the MLP semifinals and championship.

Then we get into whether drafting singles specialists actually makes sense in MLP, Tyler's PPA Challenger experience in Seattle, a controversial new PPA side-switching rule, and some of the upcoming players making noise at Challenger events.

Finally, we discuss the PPA's new World Pickleball Rankings system, why singles, mixed doubles and gender doubles are being combined into one ranking, and some of the strange results the new formula could create.

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00:00 – Coming Up on KOTC
00:46 – Welcome Back to King of the Court
01:35 – Jimmy Goes Sleeveless
02:18 – Pickler Universe's New DFW Facility
03:06 – Ranking the Best & Worst Airports
06:04 – Dominator Pickleball
07:34 – Jimmy Gets His New Montis Shoes
09:00 – KOTC All Access Hits 140 Members
09:49 – MLP Newport Playoff Recap
10:45 – How Dallas Completely Turned Its Season Around
12:21 – Why Dallas Didn't Blow Up the Team
13:38 – The Moves That Changed Dallas' Season
15:04 – Dallas vs. LA & the DreamBreaker Decision
16:38 – Did LA Make a HUGE Mistake?
17:19 – Ben Johns & Max Freeman Struggle
18:14 – Did Ben Johns Actually Quit?
19:04 – J.W. Johnson Is Playing Like the Best in the World
20:44 – Dallas Pulls Off the Massive Upset
21:32 – Brooklyn vs. Columbus
24:09 – Brooklyn Advances
25:17 – The Shock Absolutely DOMINATE
26:44 – Fives vs. Palm Beach Recap
27:31 – Tina Pisnik's INSANE ATP
29:34 – Can Anyone Beat New Jersey in a DreamBreaker?
30:17 – MLP Semifinal Predictions
31:49 – Why Dallas Is the Team Nobody Wants to Face
33:14 – Who Wins the 2026 MLP Championship?
33:58 – Are Singles Specialists Worth It in MLP?
35:32 – How MLP Draft Strategy Could Change
39:10 – The Problem With Paying for Singles Specialists
40:05 – Potential MLP Changes for 2027
40:50 – Tyler's Seattle Challenger Recap
42:25 – PPA's NEW Side-Switching Rule
43:06 – Why Players Don't Like the New Rule
43:54 – PPA Challenger Men's Doubles Recap
46:05 – Mixed Doubles Challenger Results
47:40 – Challenger Women's Doubles
49:27 – How Challengers Differ From the PPA Tour
50:16 – PPA Australia + Upcoming Events
51:08 – KOTC Live Podcast in North Carolina
53:16 – Mark Wahlberg Shows Up at MLP
54:43 – PPA's NEW World Pickleball Rankings
56:10 – The New Ranking System Gets Weird
57:57 – Major Ranking Surprises
59:25 – Will the New Rankings Bring Singles Back?
1:00:11 – Could Players Be Forced to Play Singles?
1:01:31 – Final Thoughts

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We break down Zane Navratil's wild on-court outburst, the drama between Zane and the Palm Beach bench, and whether there's a double standard when it comes to screaming and trash talk in professional pickleball.

We also recap the MLP playoff action, discuss Rachel Rohrabacher's lingering injury and post-match comments, and make our predictions for the next round.

Plus, James Ignatowich had some surprising words for Tyler on another podcast, Memes of Pickleball sparks controversy with its latest posts, and we respond to the argument that the pickleball business is in serious trouble.

00:00 – All Access

01:29 – Welcome to King of the Court

03:33 – Pickler Universe

05:41 – Dominator

07:04 – Montis Pickleball

09:24 – KOTC All Access

10:10 – MLP Playoffs Recap

11:57 – Zane Navratil's WILD Outburst

13:38 – Zane vs. the Palm Beach Bench

14:29 – The History Behind the Zane & Casey Diamond Beef

15:54 – Chicago Slice Eliminated

16:36 – Brooklyn vs. SoCal + Rachel Rohrabacher

18:25 – SoCal Nearly Pulls Off the Upset

19:59 – Rachel Rohrabacher's Injury Situation

21:31 – Texas Ranchers Advance

23:43 – Dallas Lights Go Out... Conspiracy?

24:29 – MLP Quarterfinal Matchups

25:21 – Who Should the New York Hustlers Pick?

26:44 – Who Should LA Pick?

31:16 – MLP Playoff Predictions

32:19 – Memes of Pickleball Controversy

34:38 – Did the Memes Go Too Far?

38:07 – James Ignatowich Calls Out Tyler

40:31 – Tyler Responds to Ignatowich

41:19 – Is Tyler Polarizing?

42:56 – Zane Doubles Down on Missing MLP for a Wedding

45:11 – Is the Business of Pickleball in Trouble?

47:02 – The Economics of Pickleball Facilities

49:02 – Pickleball's REAL Average Age

50:38 – Why Pickleball Isn't Going Anywhere

51:23 – Club Pickleball Mastermind

52:45 – Listener Questions

53:24 – Dallas Lights-Out Conspiracy

54:06 – MLP Salary Cap Explained

54:49 – Why Isn't QD Dominating APP?

56:14 – Is Zane Navratil Okay?

58:26 – Vivian Glozman's Potential

1:00:05 – Dallas Flash Lineup Decisions

1:00:46 – Reacting to Zane's Freakout

1:01:20 – How All Access Members Submit Questions

1:02:18 – Did MLP's Playoff Format Create Blowouts?

1:03:12 – Another Pickleball Tour War?

1:04:11 – Are Pro Pickleball Salaries About to Crash?

1:04:59 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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MLP Orlando delivered one of the most exciting weekends in Major League Pickleball history.

This week on KOTC, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down the unforgettable Orlando event, including the Black Bears' heartbreaking playoff elimination, the incredible DreamBreaker against the Slice, the 113-shot rally with Ben Johns and ALW and everything to watch heading into the 2026 MLP Playoffs at Pickler Universe.

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00:00 Welcome Back
00:47 Jimmy Gets "Fired" From Coaching
03:08 Pickler Universe Playoff Announcement
07:32 Dominator & New Sponsor: Montis Shoes
10:30 Jared Paul Controversy
16:05 MLP Orlando Recap Begins
16:58 Black Bears vs Slice DreamBreaker
24:31 113-Shot Rally & Orlando Highlights
26:21 Orlando Venue & Court Conditions
27:49 Anna Bright & Meesha Incident
31:26 Happy Birthday Britt Loong
32:13 KOTC All Access & Club Pickleball Mastermind
33:45 Jimmy's 2026 MLP Awards
40:47 MLP Playoff Preview & Team Selections
46:07 More Orlando Storylines
47:06 Jack Sock, Miami & Black Bears Season
50:49 Salary Cap Discussion
53:45 Fan Q&A
01:02:27 Ross Chafetz vs Jim Kloss Debate
01:04:54 Final Thoughts & Sponsor Wrap-Up


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Another wild week in Major League Pickleball and lots to cover.

This episode covers everything that happened in Chicago, including the biggest controversies on and off the court. Jimmy doesn't hold back with his thoughts on Jim Kloss, we discuss player injuries, MLP professionalism, surprising performances, playoff implications, and preview the massive Orlando finale.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Disclaimer: Jim Kloss fans beware
01:38 Pickler Universe sponsor & MLP Playoffs
03:59 Dominator sponsor
05:26 KOTC All Access
06:56 WNBA highlights & funny discussion
08:41 Zane Navratil misses MLP for a wedding
12:15 Jim Kloss suite controversy
15:54 Jimmy's Jim Kloss rant
19:29 Chicago MLP recap begins
20:18 Armaan Bhatia injury
21:54 Player injuries & contract discussion
23:08 Should MLP have injury reports?
24:38 Megan Dizon vs. Emma Nelson incident
29:23 Chicago Slice surprises everyone
32:30 Bears playoff push
35:42 Top performers from Chicago
37:08 Funny stories from Chicago
38:43 Dallas Dominates & JW Johnson
40:06 Utah Black Diamonds season recap
42:33 Does MLP need a true minor league?
48:25 Club Pickleball Mastermind
49:53 Rapid-fire questions
51:55 Orlando playoff preview
57:47 The Kitchen podcast drama
59:42 Wrapping up

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The MLP season just got even more interesting.

In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP San Diego, discuss the latest trade rumors around the league, analyze the Dallas Flash's surprising championship run, and preview the upcoming Chicago event.

0:00 Intro

0:11 Tyler's brutal drive home from San Diego

3:18 Meeting King of the Court fans

5:28 Pickler Universe sponsor

8:39 MLP playoff race update

9:14 Dominator sponsor

11:00 KOTC All Access

11:53 World Cup & soccer discussion

12:49 Mile world record broken

14:08 Caitlin Clark's historic performance

14:42 MLP trade deadline rumors

15:53 Federico Staksrud's illness in San Diego

16:48 Why roster depth matters in MLP

22:50 Black Bears recap vs. Phoenix

24:22 Dallas Flash's shocking championship run

26:45 LA Mad Drops struggle in San Diego

28:17 Connor Garnett traded to LA

30:14 Why LA moved on from Gabe Joseph

30:56 Should LA have signed Colin Johns?

33:18 San Diego venue review

35:46 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor

37:51 San Diego fan atmosphere

39:19 Should MLP limit player trades?

41:21 The human side of player trades

44:54 Chicago MLP preview

46:28 Teams fighting for playoff spots

50:56 Questions from listeners

53:47 Tyler explains his trade experience

56:02 Irina Tereschenko's incredible emergency sub performance

57:43 California Black Bears explained

58:23 Targeting weaker players in MLP strategy

1:00:36 Questions

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The King of the Court Podcast is back!

This week Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at the Beer City Open (BCO), discuss the future of Major League Pickleball, and explain why a salary cap could completely reshape the league.

0:00 Should pro players be allowed to gamble?

0:47 Welcome back & crazy stories from BCO

1:44 Beer City Open recap

2:39 World Cup discussion

5:09 McGregor vs Holloway reaction

6:33 Pickler Universe playoff announcement

10:43 Dominator sponsor

12:20 KOTC All Access

13:50 Fan feedback from last week's episode

15:39 Players missing BCO

19:27 International & College teams at BCO

20:54 One Point Challenge discussion

21:37 BCO tournament recap

26:29 Shock vs Mad Drops breakdown

29:30 The Miami Pickleball Club "Fives" jerseys

30:09 Annalie Waters strategy debate

36:20 MLP salary cap explained

41:37 Club Pickleball Mastermind

43:12 San Diego MLP preview

50:11 The business side of player trades

56:00 Listener Q&A

56:42 Is MLP becoming boring?

57:28 Tyler vs Tama singles?

59:01 Trade deadline changes

1:01:14 Behind the scenes with the MLP MC

1:01:45 Dallas vs Newport playoff format explained

1:03:33 The Dink premiere

1:04:21 Final thoughts & outro

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The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins in Grand Rapids.

This week we preview every first-round matchup, discuss which teams have the best chance to make a run, and debate whether Australia or any of the international teams can pull off an upset.

We also dive into one of the biggest conversations in Major League Pickleball this season: strength of schedule, championship court exposure, and whether every team is truly getting a fair opportunity.


00:00 Happy 4th of July & Utah fireworks discussion
03:11 Pickler Universe spotlight & Austrian Open success
05:23 Dominator sponsor spotlight
07:30 KOTC All Access update
08:08 World Cup talk & Mexico vs England
09:42 BCO Mid-Season Tournament preview begins
10:32 Breaking down the international teams
13:18 First-round matchup predictions
15:05 Will players opt out of BCO?
18:19 Explaining the double-elimination format
20:38 FOX & FS1 broadcast schedule
21:37 Championship predictions
22:24 Outdoor conditions & Grand Rapids weather
25:28 MLP strength of schedule controversy
31:22 Championship Court fairness debate
36:40 Should pickleball referees wear cameras?
38:52 What does pickleball need to become mainstream?
41:43 Why Grand Slams matter for pickleball's future
46:16 Tyler responds to online criticism
57:44 Club Pickleball Mastermind
1:00:09 Reacting to "Pickleball Is Dying"
1:03:50 Brand loyalty & constant player movement in MLP
1:06:38 Bobby Bonilla Day & deferred contracts in sports
1:09:00+ More MLP business discussion & player contracts (continues)


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